Quick Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, then add them to the mixing bowl. Beat until well combined.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Continue beating until well combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.

If using walnuts, fold them into the batter with a rubber spatula.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake the banana bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.